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The Street of Seven Stars

by: Mary Roberts Rinehart

Publication date: 2010-01-01

Usage: Public Domain

Topics: librivox, audiobook, literature, fiction, novel, music, Austria, romance

Language: English

LibriVox recording of The Street of Seven Stars, by Mary Roberts Rinehart.
Read by MaryAnn Spiegel.

Published in 1914, this novel tells the story of Harmony Wells, an innocent and beautiful American in Austria to study violin. Harmony has talent and she dreams of a career in music. After her friends run out of money and return to the States, Harmony stays on in hopes of earning enough money to continue her lessons. Along the way, she meets Peter Byrne, an American doctor in Vienna following his dream to study surgery. Peter is already watching over an orphan boy in a local hospital and now he takes it upon himself to protect young Harmony from the unsavory side of life in the big city. With life pressing in, Peter and Harmony each must decide how much to sacrifice for the sake of their dreams - and for each other. (Summary by MaryAnn)

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Reviewer: seventyeight - - January 19, 2018
Subject: Captures the mood of the time

Once again, Maryann has captured the mood of this novel beautifully. This is the story of intelligent, talented, sensitive, committed young people at a time when the world is on the verge of an event that will have an impact on every aspect of their lives. It’s interesting that the story is set in Germany. Books written around this period tend to be formulaic—valiant, doomed heroes and heroines about to be shattered by the brutality of war. This story portrays an aspect of pre-war Germany that’s more nuanced and interesting. There are no caricatures in this story. Even the villains have relatable feelings. Maryann does an outstanding job of conveying themes that are more complex than the usual Rinehart plots. Her reading adds a dimension to the story that makes it more meaningful. Thank you very much Maryann.

Reviewer: Scott S. Lawton - - December 28, 2011
Subject: an interesting period piece

Great characters and an interesting look at 1914 Austria seen through American eyes. The plot moves a bit slowly at times, but the storyline still manages to engage.

The narration is excellent; the reader's voice is a perfect fit.

Reviewer: TheBookworm - - January 30, 2010
Subject: Charming story, well read

I thoroughly recommend this romantic novel. Listeners must park their modern sensibilities outside, however, for as in the world of Thomas Hardy, this tale has some morally dubious characters. Sometimes you just want to shake one or other of them, particularly a certain amoral young man. It is rather sad at times - at the end of one chapter one can hear that the reader is quite affected.

The reader has a soothing voice and an American accent that's smooth and pleasant to hear even to the Brit ear. Thanks to MaryAnn for a sensitive reading and good audio quality.

TheBookworm (Manchester, UK)

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